We are a non-profit organization focused on promoting, preserving, and being a strong, active resource for all things of heritage value on Sea Island in Richmond, British Columbia. Join us to learn about the history of Sea Island and its residents, past and present.
Newsletter
The Sea Island Heritage Society Board of Directors comprises nine members with Eunice Robinson as President. As part of your Board, the members and other volunteers continue to document the history and heritage of Sea Island in British Columbia.
To submit a letter, documents or photos via snail mail:
Sea Island Heritage Society
Box 88051, Lansdowne Mall
Richmond, British Columbia
Canada V6X 3T6
To send us an email:
Please send us an email at: info@seaislandhome.org
If you have questions, comments, or want to share your memories and photos, please contact any member of the Board of Directors. We would love to hear from you!
Eunice is the President of both the Sea Island Heritage Society and the British Columbia Genealogical Society. As a past resident of Cora Brown on Sea Island and a genealogist, Eunice brings a wealth of knowledge about the history and heritage of Sea Island.
Sharon was the Secretary-Treasurer of the Society for a number of years. Sharon is a descendant of Sea Island pioneer Hugh McDonald (the Scottish McDonalds) and until recently, still lived on Sea Island.
Doug is a past Burkeville resident, and the Society's digital archivist. Doug indexes all new material received by the Society. With his knowledge and connections about the military history of Sea Island, he researches and responds to the requests about this part of the island's history.
David grew up on Sea Island where, when not in school, he worked in his parents' Burkeville confectionary store. David is an avid photographer who continuously strives to add to the Society’s collection.
Carol became one of the new elected directors of the Society in 2023. Carol grew up and spent many years on Sea Island. She has been a volunteer with the Society for a number of years often participating or assisting with events.
Doreen, a former resident of Cora Brown, has been a member of the Society for many years. She recently became both the Treasurer for the Society and a director. Doreen hopes her love of genealogy will be an added asset to the Society.
Carole is another former Burkeville resident. She maintains the Society's contact list and assists with other administrative duties. Carole makes sure the newsletters and any other notices are promptly sent to the membership.
Barb is another former Cora Brown resident. She recently resigned as the VP wanting to concentrate on her work as a genealogist, where she continues to create family trees of Sea Island pioneer families on Ancestry.
Karen became the webmaster for the Society in 2017. That role evolved into setting up a social media presence and helping the Society with anything technology. Recently, she accepted the role of director.